Lots of people ask this question. Get the answer from Ajoy Singha.
People think software testing as a launch pad to IT industry, easy, and not requiring hardcore technical, coding, system knowledge etc. It is not. Software testing is not an easy job. It requires skills to find defects in software, ability to think beyond the obvious, think in different ways. Doing a 2 months theoretical course is not enough to become a software tester. Developers write codes, testers find defects. It is similar to student writing paper and professor checking them. Testers are the guardians of the product. They are responsible for software's quality. It is well said that "testers do not make software, they make them better."
So here are some advices for Phunshuk Wangdu and etc:
1. Yes it is very easy to use software testing as launch pad to IT industry, but it is equally difficult to keep flying if you do not have the real skill. It is very easy to clear interview, but equally tough to do the real work.
2. If you show 2 years (fake) experience, most of the companies will do a background check. If you are caught, you are black listed.
3. Doing a course in software testing is good. But do not assume that the training provider will get you a job. It all depends on your skill. Do not listen to fake promises by training institutes.
4. Learn skills that are required to be a tester. Talk to the experienced people who are in the same profession. Keep your eyes, ears open. Learn about the new technologies. Prepare for ISTQB exam. If you can, do this certification.
5. Enhance your reasoning ability. Try to think every possible thing in different ways. If you are a fresher, download some beta version software and test it. Read more about Beta Testing. Compare your results with other fellows testing the beta software. If you find some bugs, mention them in your resume.
6. Be honest. Say that you are a fresher in software testing. But mention that you have work experience (Call center technical support in Phunshuk Wangdu's case). Prepare a valid reason why you want to join IT industry. Don't say growth opportunity. Show your passion for software testing.
7. You will eventually become a technician if you do not have skills. To achieve growth (in any industry), you have to be proactive, prove your skill and perform better than the team. This is same in IT industry as well as in BPOs.
Get trained from people who work in the real projects. Do not join just another institute. Ask who is the trainer. My advice would be to join a best software testing training institute in Gurgaon, Delhi etc do a google search and talk to the faculty before you join any batch. Don't just go by brand name of the institute.
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